Seeing these prices, just reminds me of how much Canon screws us on all of their accessories . Like others here, I replaced my caps with cheap versions off eBay, years ago. I saved enough money that I don't feel bad if I lose one and they work just fine, even on my L-Series lenses .

I can't imagine why anyone would buy the Canon caps at these prices, other than vanity.

Based on my 14yrs working with CMs in China, the cost should be around 27 to 38cents per cap(FOB). Plus US import duty tax 75%-200% on top of FOB, let just say duty tax at 200% at 38cents. The total cost is no more than $1.25US per cap for Canon.

Are these thicker and heavier than the old caps? If so I won't bother for most of my lens except for perhaps ones that are a bit of a pain with the hood on - I'm thinking the 100mm f/2.8 IS macro USM, and perhaps my 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM and 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM. My wide angle and standard zooms and primes seem fine with current caps.

I'd love a new cap for the 8-15mm f/4L fisheye - that "cap" sucks balls.

Canon can't stand for Nikon to hog the lime light. So what if Nikon fans get the D7100. Canon immediately graps back the initiative & responds to our needs with: The Center Pinch Cap!! The tech of yesteryear (with the prices of tomorrow). Hoo Ray Canon!